Era

Eras were names given to important time periods, each one playing host to important historical events.

List of Eras
Genesis Era (13,700,000,000 BBY - 5,000,000,000 BBY)

Began with the Genesis Event, creating the Universe, and lasted until the Celestials first developed interstellar spaceflight in 5,000,000,000 BBY. Origins Era (5,000,000,000 BBY - 1,000,000 BBY)

Began with the first rise of the Celestials in the Galaxy, and their deposition of biochemicals and placement of species. Ended with the re-arrival of the Celestials and the formation of the Celestial Empire. Celestial Era (1,000,000 BBY - 50,000 BBY)

Began with the formation of the Celestial Empire, which would evolve into the Dominion of the Celestials. Ended with the Human and Rakata rebellions in 50,000 BBY. Rakatan Era (50,000 BBY - 25,000 BBY)

Begun with the fall of the Rakatan League of the Six Kingdoms and Domion of the Celestials, would play host to the Infinite Empire, ended with the collapse of the Infinite Empire and the subsequent extinction of the Rakata. Colonial Era (25,000 BBY - 5000 BBY)

Also known as the Hyperspace Era. Begun with the formation of the Galactic Republic, played host to their exploration and colonization of the Galaxy using hyperdrive technology. Ended with the schism of the Jedi Order and the Great Hyperspace War. Old Republic Era (5000 BBY - 1000 BBY)

Started after the Great Hyperspace War, hosted multiple wars between the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empires. Ended with the destruction of the Sith Order at the battle of Ruusan and the establishment of the Rule of Two by Darth Bane. Rise of the Empire Era (1000 BBY - 19 BBY)

Begun after the Battle of Ruusan and the re-organization of the Republic. Ended with the declaration of the Galactic Empire by Darth Sidious, ending the Clone Wars. Imperial Era (Rebellion Era) (19 BBY - 5 ABY)

Lasted from the formation of the Galactic Empire in 19 BBY to it's dissolution in 5 ABY. Saw the rise of the rebel alliance and the destruction of Alderaan. New Republic Era (5 ABY - 37 ABY)

Lasted from the end of the Galactic Empire to the end of the Swarm War. Saw the invasion of the Yuuzhan Vong and the formation of the First Order. Legacy era (37 ABY - 139 ABY)

Lasted from the end of the Swarm War to the end of Darth Krayt's Sith Empire. The Fel Empire existed during this time. Late Era (139 ABY - 300 ABY)

Lasted from the end of Darth Krayt's Sith Empire to 300 ABY. Millennium Era (300 ABY - 1000 ABY)

Lasted for the remainder of the First Millennium after the Battle of Yavin. Post Millennium Era (1000 ABY - 10,000 ABY)

Lasted until the decamillennium. Far Future Era (10,000 ABY - )

Lasted from the decamillennium to the Heat Death of the Universe.